Category Archives: Energy

Carbon tax will be even harder to sell after electricity price hike

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Gene Tunny

The Queensland Competition Authority’s decision today that power prices can increase by 6.6% certainly makes PM Julia Gillard’s job of selling the carbon tax even tougher in Queensland (Power price hike set to cost $118 a year): Queensland power prices … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Coast Coles given massive renewable energy target

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Gene Tunny

For the sake of our grocery bills – as no doubt the higher cost of renewable energy will be passed on to consumers – let’s hope this strange condition put on Coles by Sunshine Coast Council doesn’t set an example … Continue reading →

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AWU pushes to end ban on uranium mining in Queensland

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Gene Tunny

A fierce debate will no doubt follow calls from Australian Workers Union (AWU) heavyweights Bill Ludwig and Paul Howes to end the ban on uranium mining in Queensland: “ There is an abundance of uranium in Queensland which is currently … Continue reading →

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Half of power price increase due to push for renewable energy

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Gene Tunny

Half of the expected 5.83% increase in Queensland electricity prices next year is the result of Federal Government policy changes to the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme – changes which are designed to encourage investment in large-scale renewable energy generation … Continue reading →

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From the paddock to the plate (or the bowser)

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Gene Tunny

The Gillard Government’s Agriculture Minister Tony Burke launched Labor’s agriculture election platform today, which includes the commitment that, if re-elected, the Government will develop a National Food Plan: The Federal Labor Government will develop a National Food Plan, to better … Continue reading →

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